W2 | SEN Nanny

Snap Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A private care agency in London is looking for a professional SEN Nanny to support two children, aged 8 and 4, with emotional and developmental needs. Candidates should have experience with autistic spectrum conditions and must be nurturing and calm. The role involves after-school pickups, evening routines, and play activities, offering long-term placement and a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Opportunity to travel with the family

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting children with challenges related to autism.
• Calm and nurturing demeanor is important.
• Ability to help with homework and evening routines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mum to manage after-school pickups and the evening routine.
• Assist Isabelle with emotional regulation after school.
• Supervise homework and prepare the evening meal.

Skills

Experience supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

De-escalation skills

Emotional regulation

Strong engagement in play and activities

Job description

Overview

SEN Nanny in London W2. A fantastic part-time opportunity for a professional SEN Nanny to support a girl, 8, who has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and her younger brother (4).

Wage: £21.00 gross per hour, £27,300.00+ gross per annum.

Location and hours

Nearest Tube/Station: Paddington, Royal Oak, Lancaster Gate, Queensway, or Bayswater.

• Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm – 8.00pm. Additional hours available during school holidays, agreed in advance and paid extra. 3 hours of babysitting each week, paid at £21.00 gross per hour.

Role details

• Driver: Not essential, but there is an automatic car to use on duty if the candidate can drive.
• Essential experience: Supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and ADHD. Strong skills in de-escalation and emotional regulation. Non-smoker/vaper. Female candidates only.
• Desirable: Experience of Occupational Therapy and incorporating techniques into children’s daily routines (e.g., deep pressure exercises).
• Start Date: September.
• Family/Client pets: A small dog or cat will be joining the family soon.
• Recruiter: Rachael [e-mail]

About the children

Isabelle (8) and Alex (4) live with mum and dad in West London. Isabelle is an articulate, intelligent, sociable autistic girl who enjoys arts and crafts, imaginative play, and has interests including Harry Potter. She attends dance class and chess club. Isabelle benefits from routines and can experience fatigue, anxiety, sensory and emotional dysregulation. Alex is a lively four-year-old who enjoys board games, swimming, football, and time at the park; he shows traits of ADHD and can experience sensory and emotional regulation challenges.

Overview of role

This is a collaborative role, with Mum present at home. The SEN Nanny will work in close partnership with Mum to manage after-school pickups and the evening routine. The Nanny will help Isabelle regulate emotions after school and support both children during the evening schedule, including homework supervision and preparing the evening meal, as well as assisting with bath and bedtime. When Isabelle goes to bed earlier, the Nanny will care for one child while Mum attends to the other. During school holidays, there is more time for activities inside and outside the home. The family is looking for consistency and long-term placement.

Travel and holidays

The family travels to Cyprus every year and would be delighted to have the Nanny join them. Additional hours are available during school holidays.

Who this job would suit

This role would suit a female candidate with strong experience supporting children who have challenges with emotional regulation and those on the autistic spectrum. We are looking for someone calm, nurturing, and enthusiastic about engaging in play and activities with the children throughout school holidays.

What’s great about this job

Supporting Isabelle and Alex is a rewarding opportunity, contributing to their ongoing learning and development. The role also offers long-term security.

Recruitment

Snap Care will handle recruitment, shortlisting, recruiter interviews, and arranging employer interviews. Please note, sponsorship is not available for these vacancies.

Notes

*When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.